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Find fresh locally grown produce at fruit stands and farmers markets near you.Fri, 16 Feb 2018 23:52:02 +0000en-UShourly1When it comes to your health, where you live mattershttps://ebfsd.org/comes-health-live-matters/
https://ebfsd.org/comes-health-live-matters/#respondTue, 23 Jan 2018 21:06:45 +0000https://ebfsd.org/?p=75241By Jessica Young, Assistant Professor, American University. Shoppers browsing vegetables at a farmers market. Pixabay According to a recent report, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and West Virginia have the worst health in the U.S. These states have higher rates of premature deaths, chronic diseases and poor health behaviors year after year. Why are people in... Read more »

By Jessica Young, Assistant Professor, American University. Shoppers browsing vegetables at a farmers market. Pixabay According to a recent report, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and West Virginia have the worst health in the U.S. These states have higher rates of premature deaths, chronic diseases and poor health behaviors year after year. Why are people in some…

]]>https://ebfsd.org/comes-health-live-matters/feed/0Crows ‘Hooked’ on Fast Foodhttps://ebfsd.org/crows-hooked-fast-food/
https://ebfsd.org/crows-hooked-fast-food/#respondMon, 22 Jan 2018 19:25:02 +0000https://ebfsd.org/?p=75234Some New Caledonian crows craft hooked tools out of branched twigs, and Scottish biologists have discovered why – the birds can extract food from cracks and crevises several times faster than by using straight twigs. “It is a painstaking sequence of behaviors,” explains Professor James St. Clair, from the University of St. Andrews, the lead... Read more »

Some New Caledonian crows craft hooked tools out of branched twigs, and Scottish biologists have discovered why – the birds can extract food from cracks and crevises several times faster than by using straight twigs. “It is a painstaking sequence of behaviors,” explains Professor James St. Clair, from the University of St. Andrews, the lead author…

]]>https://ebfsd.org/justfoodfordogs-voluntarily-recalls-three-daily-diets-possible-listeria-monocytogenes-health-risk-green-beans/feed/0Salmonella Infection Outbreak After Eating Sprouts At Jimmy John’shttps://ebfsd.org/salmonella-infection-outbreak-eating-sprouts-jimmy-johns/
https://ebfsd.org/salmonella-infection-outbreak-eating-sprouts-jimmy-johns/#respondMon, 22 Jan 2018 08:52:46 +0000https://ebfsd.org/?p=75229Five people in Wisconsin were sick with salmonella infection after eating raw sprouts at Jimmy John’s restaurants around the state, the Department of Health Services said Friday. An investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was launched into a multistate outbreak after some cases... Read more »

Five people in Wisconsin were sick with salmonella infection after eating raw sprouts at Jimmy John’s restaurants around the state, the Department of Health Services said Friday. An investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was launched into a multistate outbreak after some cases were…

]]>https://ebfsd.org/salmonella-infection-outbreak-eating-sprouts-jimmy-johns/feed/0The cheapest fruits and vegetables to buy in Januaryhttps://ebfsd.org/the-cheapest-fruits-and-vegetables-to-buy-in-january/
https://ebfsd.org/the-cheapest-fruits-and-vegetables-to-buy-in-january/#respondMon, 01 Jan 2018 16:01:53 +0000https://ebfsd.org/?p=75142Finding the cheapest fruits and vegetables is easy if you know what’s in season. Produce is cheapest when it’s abundant and it’s most abundant when it’s in season. Here’s a list of 14 fruits and vegetables that are in season in January. Click here to find a farmers market near you.

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Here’s a list of 14 fruits and vegetables that are in season in January. Click here to find a farmers market near you.

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https://ebfsd.org/vegetables-in-season-now-in-california-in-december/#respondSat, 02 Dec 2017 00:55:38 +0000https://ebfsd.org/?p=74996Fruits and vegetables in season now at a farmers market near you It’s December and although it’s getting cold outside there are plenty of fruits and vegetables in season now. Let’s discuss some of them and how to store them. Read all the way to the bottom of the article for a complete list of... Read more »

It’s December and although it’s getting cold outside there are plenty of fruits and vegetables in season now. Let’s discuss some of them and how to store them. Read all the way to the bottom of the article for a complete list of produce to be found in California during the month of December.

Buying in bulk – How to buy and store in season fruits and vegetables

While we encourage eating fresh it’s not always possible year round. For some families it makes since to stock up when local produce is in season and store it for use later in the year when it costs more. Next we will discuss how to store a few of our favorite fruits and vegetables for use at a later time.

Tomatillos

Tomatillos are a staple in our family. They have a distinct tart and fruity taste and go great in salsa’s, salsa verde and many traditional Mexican dishes. Best of all tomatillos can be kept in the freezer for up to 12 months for use year round. Just put them in a freezer bag and that’s it, you’ll have tomatillos to use for all your mexican dishes until they come back in season.

Green beans

Green beans are great all year round. We like to stock up while they are in season and freeze them for use year round. There are several ways to freeze green beans but the easiest way is to flash freeze them. Simply spread a single layer of green beans on a baking sheet and freeze for 45 – 60 minutes. Remove from freezer and place them in a freezer bag, that’s it. Then when your ready to use them boil them until they are thender and season to taste. Don’t forget that Christmas dinner is just around the corner making it a great time to Stock up on green beans for green bean casserole.

Yams

Yams are a hit at our house around the holidays, stock up and be ready for your holiday dinners. IF you want to stock up on yams and freeze them for later use simpley boil them, slice or mash and freeze in zip lock freezer bag.

Kale and Spinach

Stock up and freeze what you won’t be able to use right away. Frozen spinach and kale is great in smoothies.

Lemons

Lemons can be squeezed, frozen in ice cube trays and stored in gallon sized zip locks for use year round. Drop a couple of lemon cubes in a pitcher of water, and sugar and enjoy your lemonade.

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https://ebfsd.org/new-recipe-added-pomegranate-lemonade/#respondMon, 27 Nov 2017 14:00:31 +0000https://ebfsd.org/?p=75002It’s still pomegranate season in So Cal It’s still pomegranate season in Southern California and there are plenty of pomegranates to be had at local farmers markets. On top of that this is the time to buy as pomegranates are cheaper now than any other time of year. Try this refreshing pomegranate lemonade, it’s... Read more »

It’s still pomegranate season in Southern California and there are plenty of pomegranates to be had at local farmers markets. On top of that this is the time to buy as pomegranates are cheaper now than any other time of year.

Try this refreshing pomegranate lemonade, it’s sure to quench the thirstiest of thirsts. Try it while pomegranates are still in season. It only takes a few minutes to make and half that time to drink :). Don’t believe me? Try some for yourself, it’s delicious.

Green bean casserole is a family favorite in our house every. While were shopping at the Rancho Fruit Market in Temecula today to pick up the green beans ingredients some Jalapenos caught my eye. What if instead of just fried onions in the green bean casserole we through in some fried jalapenos into the mix? Well it sounds like a great way to spice up Thanksgiving 2017!

We made our casserole with home made french fried onions and french fried jalapenos that we made with onions and jalapenos we purchased at local farmers markets and fruit stands. Feel free to substitute with store bought Jalapenos to save time.